Document Type : Letter to Editor
Authors
1 Department of Health Services, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Given the increasing concerns about mental health problems among adolescents and young people, especially in Iran, it is imperative that national education and health systems seriously consider strengthening and developing school- based mental health (SBMH) services. School- based health centers (SBHCs) offer a range of mental health services including crisis response, thorough individual assessment and treatment, case coordination, support for classroom behavior and academic performance, counseling for substance use, evaluation and management of learning difficulties, peer conflict resolution, and the prescription and oversight of behavioral health medications.
Highlights
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How to Cite: Saboohi Z, Nazarnia M. The Necessity and Importance of Integrating School Nurses into the School-Based Mental Health. Int. J. School. Health. 2025;12(4):283-285. doi: 10.30476/intjsh.2025.106501.1503.
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